KARHU Partners with University of Jyväskylä on Research
KARHU has formed a new partnership with University of Jyvaskyla (UoJ), Finland’s leading sports and fitness research institute, to further study the biomechanics and physiology of runners. The two have worked together for more than two decades. One result
Columbia Sportswear Plans Second Twin Cities Store
Columbia Sportswear Co. plans to open a second Twin Cities location. The company, which opened a store at Mall of America last November, has signed a lease for an 11,000-square-foot space at 3016 Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood. The sto
NSGA: Used Golf Equipment Purchases Lag in 2008
Consumers spent less on used golf equipment in 2008, according to new data reported in NSGA's “Purchases of Used Sporting Goods Equipment in 2008.” The two primary categories of golf equipment, clubs in sets and individual clubs, both show declines i
Fire Destroys Adidas Factory in India
An Adidas factory in Gurgaon, India was gutted in a fire on Tuesday, according to www.thaindian.com. There were no casualties…
Sturm, Ruger to Join Russell 3000 Index
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. will join the Russell 3000® Index when Russell Investments reconstitutes its U.S. and global equity indexes on June 26, according to a preliminary list of additions published on June 12…
TEKO Becomes Official Sock of Outdoor Retailer
TEKO has been named the official sock of the Outdoor Retailer Show. As part of this three-year agreement, TEKO will provide socks to buyers and media attending each show. A TEKO booth will be set up at the main entrance to the convention center where indi
Diamondback’s Marketing Coordinator Leaves the Company
Diamondback, the manufacturer of BMX, road and mountain bikes, said its marketing coordinator Trevor Knesal has exited the company. He had been with the company in that role since 2001…
H2O Audio Partners with Michael Phelps
H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof headphones and accessories, has formed a multi-year partnership with 16-time Olympic medalist and 17-time World Champion swimmer Michael Phelps. Phelps will collaborate on product development and marketing initiatives…
Icebreaker Launches
Icebreakerhas launched a new blog entitled “Holy Sheep!” on http://blog.icebreaker.com. The “Holy Sheep!” weblog is being updated 2-3 times weekly with the latest news, product releases, and events related to Icebreaker employees, friends and customers…
Briggs Named New England Footwear Prez
New England Footwear, parent company of GoLite Footwear and Z7 Footwear, appointed Scott Briggs as president, effective immediately. Prior to his most recent role as COO of Geox USA, Briggs held leadership positions at Timberland and Rockport…
ASICS Researcher Receives Biomechanics Award
Simon Bartold, international research consultant for ASICS Corporation, has been nominated by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) to receive the 2009 Richard Schuster Biomechanics Award. Bartold’s gender research brought to light th
Joe Pulliam Joins Jackson Kayak
Jackson Kayak said industry veteran Joe Pulliam has joined the senior management team. Pullman co-founded the Dagger kayaks line in the eighties…
OIWC to Promote Women’s Designers at Summer Market
OIWC is launching a new program at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market designed to promote women's products while highlighting the women's designers. OIWC will provide custom hangtags that help tell the story and they will produce a printed Lookbook
Benelli USA Names New Sales Rep Group
Benelli USA said Core Line Marketing (CLM) will be representing all Benelli USA and Stoeger Industries brands in five southeastern states. Beginning June 15, CLM's territory responsibility will include all Benelli USA and Stoeger Industries authorize
Point6 and Verde PR Form Partnership
Point6, designer and manufacturer of the merino wool socks, and Verde PR & Consulting have formed a PR partnership effective immediately…
